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<p> Earth is the only planet that is not named after a Greek or Roman god. The earth is the only planet that can support life. The earth has a protective atmosphere that separates the inhabitants from the harsh space conditions. It is the third planet in terms of distance from the sun and the fifth largest planet in the solar system, and the largest among the inner rocky planets, thus it is referred to as the Blue planet or the world (Foxxe 83).The earth is approximately 150 million kilometres from the sun, and it is between the planet mars and Venus although, like other planets, the distance varies elliptically.  It is a rocky planet hence referred to as terrestrial planet with mountains, canyons, valleys and plains among others. It is also an oceanic/watery planet with 70 per cent of its surface covered by ocean (NASA). The earth has a wide variety of climatic conditions. The atmosphere affects earth’s climate and the local weather of the earth. The earth has only one moon also known as the satellite. As opposed to Venus, atmospheric greenhouse effects kept earth’s oceans from drying up or freezing.</p>
	

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<p>The earth`s atmosphere protects us from the falling meteoroids that mostly break in the atmosphere even before they strike at the surface of the meteorites. The earth`s atmosphere is made up 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, and 1% of other ingredients that gives the perfect balance for supporting life. It is important to note that many planets have atmospheres, but the earth`s atmosphere is the only one that is breathable. It gives the perfect conditions for life to all living things.</p>
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            <p>Earth is the largest planet of the four  inner rocky planets. It is mostly a water planet with 70% of its surface covered with water therefore, it is known as the Blue planet. It is the only known planet in our solar system that can support life.
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